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VX03 BWA

2003 Isuzu Trooper

Green Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

81,740 mi
Last recorded81,740 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Isuzu Trooper95,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 BWA
MakeIsuzu
ModelTrooper
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 81,740 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 80,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 77,479 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights inoperative

Fail 16 Jul 2024 77,479 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights inoperative

Pass 29 Dec 2020 76,809 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 76,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chasis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 75,105 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 66,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 May 2017 58,568 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2017 58,562 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2016 50,929 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 40,733 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,488 miles

front tyres perished

rear n/s tyre perished

Fail 16 May 2014 37,488 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres perished

rear n/s tyre perished

Pass 9 May 2013 36,495 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 34,315 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 34,315 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 31,204 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,603 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 21,573 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 May 2008 18,577 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 14,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 12,104 miles

How Reliable is the Isuzu Trooper?

Based on 362,452 MOT tests across 33,962 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
5,567
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
33,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,164
position lamp(s) not working 10,697
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 10,634
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,961
constant velocity joint gaiter split 9,918
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VX03 BWA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper in Green with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2003 Isuzu Trooper models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 95,954 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Isuzu Trooper fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 28,164 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX03 BWA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Isuzu Trooper typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this Isuzu Trooper is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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VX03 BWA is a 2003 Isuzu Trooper, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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